The Opportunity:
Avantor is looking for a Quality Control Supervisor to join our Quality Control group in Phillipsburg, NJ.
The Quality Control Supervisor will be responsible for providing supervision of inspection process and staff. Ensure staffing levels and work assignments meet facility requirements. Assist in the administration of the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) programs and ensure compliance with the Quality Manual as well as all applicable regulations and standards for which VWR is certified to. Perform acceptance activities as required to ensure Company objectives are met. May provide oversight to lower-level supervisor(s).
This onsite role supports the second shift group, with preferred working days from Tuesday to Saturday. The shifts are from 4 PM to 12 AM, with flexibility for 3 PM to 11 PM.
What we’re looking for
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or science related field
Experience: 5 years of related/applicable lab experience; Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience
Collaboration Tool: Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with LIMS
How you will thrive and create an impact
Directly supervises the quality control staff, monitor individual skills and abilities for most efficient operation; follow progress of work; anticipate or investigate delays or inadequate performance; take corrective action within limits of established practice; provide assistance to other departments as needed.
Provides on the floor and technical support to quality control associates.
Support and enforce the quality system, regulatory policies and work instructions.
Maintain quality and quantity of output; arrange for equipment, materials and supplies to be available for work assignments; see that equipment is given proper care; troubleshoot faulty operations to determine cause and arrange for required repair and maintenance.
Provide or arranges for training and cross training to employees in the performance of duties; assist and instruct personnel as necessary to insure proper flow of work through department.
Provide guidance to all level Technicians including test methods, analytical technique, good laboratory practice, paperwork completion, equipment, schedule interpretation, and LIMS support.
Review and approval of controlled Quality Control documents including but not limited to: specifications, procedures, work instructions, validation protocols and validation reports.
Ensure department documents and procedures are up to date and reflect current practice; revising procedures & processes when needed.
Performs investigations for laboratory out of specification results, safety related incidents and/or processes related to the QC laboratory.
Work with customers, regulatory agents and vendors during audits and site visits.
Understands regulatory requirements for 21 CFR820, ISO 9001:2015 and 17025, EXCiPACT, GLP, GMP including USP/EP general practices and procedures.
Proactively maintains current industry and regulatory knowledge for medical devices, ISO 9001:2015 and 17025, GMP principles and current analytical technology.
Assist in determining priority of urgent items and appropriate action plan to effectuate priority.
Approve rejections and rework actions as recommended by Quality Control Technicians.
Enforce prescribed safety rules and regulations; insure that work areas are maintained in a neat and orderly condition; perform safety and security procedures to open and close buildings and facilities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to identify and resolve issues
Strong decision-making skills
Ability to lead a team and provide guidance
Strong attention to detail
Strong communication skills
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)
Typically works in a lab environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level. At times, may be exposed to a variety of different chemicals including flammables, corrosives, oxidizers and others.
Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.
A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.
Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.
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Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
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